Production engineering manager - united kingdom, hastings, east sussex

production engineering manager

are you a talented production engineering manager, or are you aiming to be one?

can you demonstrate that you have a background in processing of production orders and managing a team of engineers and technicians?

if so then you could be perfect for our client.

the role:

in the production engineering manager role you'll report to the operations manager and will be primarily accountable for managing the production department and the building and testing of high temperature, high vacuum, heaters, heater stages and vacuum furnaces, in a rapidly growing cutting edge company. you will be a hands on manager, also getting involved in building, testing and product development. you will head a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring the smooth progress of orders through the department and on time deliveries. you will also be accountable for developing and growing the production team, to ensure the company's rapid growth is maintained, whilst maintaining high standards of quality and service. as the company is involved in many bespoke cutting edge applications, you will also require good problem solving and communication skills during product development and testing. a positive attitude is a must for this position, having the ability to always focus on solutions and not get bogged down in the problems. having the ability to steer and inspire your team, enabling honesty and accountability, without resorting to judgement and blame.

specific tasks include:

managing a team of engineers and technicians in the production and testing of high vacuum high temperature heaters and furnacesensuring production builds meet scheduled deadlinesensuring a high standard of quality in all productshands on building and testingbuilding on the existing team to meet rapidly growing requirementsensuring company procedures and processes are followedliaising with planning department to keep production planning up to dateensuring non-conformances are processed and resolved correctlyliaising with design engineers to solve problems and improve designs

this position is based in the company's st leonards on sea office, so please ensure that's within a reasonable commutable distance for you before you apply.

the standard working hours for this job are 40 hours per week, mon-thurs 8am-5pm, fri 8am-2pm (flexible start and finish times).

the candidate:

to be the right person for production engineering manager role you will need a background in processing of production orders, including sign off testing, and managing a team of engineers and technicians. experience in high temperature and high vacuum applications will be extremely beneficial, but not essential.

they also need you to have prior a background in:

- managing a small team

- working on a computer and using microsoft range of products

- the construction and testing of electro / mechanical assemblies

- training and progression of staff to meet company / product requirements – skills, knowledge and behaviour

- the overseeing production processes

- health and safety, improvement, compliance of team members and equipment to safe working systems

- the overall quality and consistency of departmental output

it's important that you also have the following:

- mechanical, automotive, aerospace or electrical engineering background or qualifications

- outstanding communication and management skills

- good organisational / planning skills

- excellent problem solving skills with a willingness to learn

- the ability to work objectively using your own initiative

- the ability to stay positive at all times and motivate / inspire others

- the ability to always focus on solutions, not problems

the package:

the basic salary for the production engineering manager role is between £30,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum.

you can earn an extra bonus should the company hit its targets. full details about the scheme will be revealed on application.

you'll also receive other benefits with the role which include nest pension scheme and free private healthcare insurance.

the company:

they've been around since 2003 and they are specialists in high temperature, high vacuum heating solutions, producing heaters and furnaces up to 3000 centigrade.

they're a company that people really enjoy working for. people join them for many reasons, such as they:

value all employees and believe it is employees that are 'the company'want to be part of a successful world heading heating solutions company, that is pushing the boundaries of what is possiblewant to be part of a friendly and fun team, with a solutions focused positive outlook, where blame and negativity are bannedwant to be part of a company where there is a genuine focus on and culture of mindfulness, personal growth and development of all team members

the company works continuously to build a truly diverse and inclusive workforce and culture. they welcome and encourage candidates from all aspects of diversity to apply for this role.

think that this production engineering manager role is right for you? then our client would love to hear from you.

click the 'apply' button, and complete your online application to be considered for the first round of interviews.

you could be right for this production engineering manager position if you've previously worked as any of the following: manufacturing engineering manager, senior production supervisor or as a process technician.

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